Thai police and Immigration Bureau officers have joined security agencies from 139 countries, territories and international organisations at a major cooperation forum in China focused on cross-border crime, cyber threats and immigration security.
The Royal Thai Police delegation attended the 2026 Conference of Global Public Security Cooperation Forum (Lianyungang) in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, from 8 to 10 September. The participation was confirmed on 14 September by Major General Jaturaphat Phiromkaew, commander of the Foreign Affairs Division and deputy Royal Thai Police spokesperson.
More than 2,100 representatives took part in the event, which covered cybersecurity, counter-terrorism, narcotics suppression, immigration management, tourist safety and law-enforcement technology.
Focus on online fraud and criminal finances
Delegates stressed the need for rapid information-sharing, investigations that reach the source of online crime, and the tracing of money flows used by criminal networks.
The forum also discussed disrupting the support networks and financial channels behind telecom and cyber fraud. Thai police said the delegation observed the establishment of the International Alliance Combating Telecom and Cyber Fraud, an initiative led by China.
The alliance currently includes 46 founding countries, 34 observer countries and four international organisations, including the United Nations and Interpol.
Immigration technology and tourist safety
Thai delegates also examined the use of databases and smart technology to screen travellers and manage immigration checkpoints. The stated aim is to stop offenders exploiting international travel routes while making journeys safer and more convenient for tourists and other travellers.
The conference featured public-security technologies including artificial intelligence, databases, drones and robots for case analysis, surveillance and emergency response. Organisers said their use should be guided by the rule of law, respect for human rights and protection of personal data.
On counter-terrorism, participants backed multilateral cooperation centred on the United Nations, alongside intelligence-sharing, financial investigations, disruption of funding and early-warning systems designed to prevent threats affecting public spaces and residents.
Thai police meet international counterparts
During the forum, the Thai delegation held talks with representatives of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Lancang-Mekong Law Enforcement and Security Cooperation Centre, police agencies from Hong Kong and Singapore, and authorities from Jiangsu province.
The discussions were intended to strengthen direct coordination for urgent major cases and investigations with links across several countries.
The forum began as the Lianyungang Forum in 2015 and was renamed the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum (Lianyungang) in 2022. This year's gathering was the fifth under its current name, following more than 30 meetings, seminars and exchange activities involving ministers, senior officials, academics and specialists.
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16 September 2026
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